"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Emmanuel Meaning in the Bible
Emmanuel
boy
Emmanuel means "God is with us", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Emmanuel appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 1:23 is the passage most often tied to it. Emmanuel proclaims the most comforting truth in all of Scripture — God is with us, always and forever.
Is Emmanuel in the Bible?
Yes — Emmanuel appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 1:23.
Pronunciation:/eh-MAN-yoo-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod is with us
What does Emmanuel mean?
Emmanuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us". Emmanuel (Immanuel) is one of the most theologically profound names in Scripture. Isaiah prophesied that a virgin would bear a son called Immanuel, and Matthew applied this prophecy to Jesus.
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What does Emmanuel mean in the Bible?
Emmanuel means "God is with us" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Emmanuel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Emmanuel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 1:23. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"They shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Emmanuel?
Emmanuel has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Emmanuel?
Emmanuel is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Emmanuel?
Emmanuel proclaims the most comforting truth in all of Scripture — God is with us, always and forever.
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Names like Emmanuel
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "God is with us" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Emmanuel
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Emmanuel & Eliana
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Emmanuel & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Emmanuel & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Emmanuel & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Emmanuel & Amaris
Anna
girl
"Grace or favor"
Emmanuel & Anna
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Emmanuel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Emmanuel appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 1:23.
Emmanuel means "God is with us." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Matthew 1:23, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Emmanuel comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "God is with us." It appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 1:23.
Common questions about the name Emmanuel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Emmanuel?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Emmanuel?
You can read every verse where Emmanuel appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.